Designed by Mary Jane Protus. Directions are for Size Small; changes for Medium and Large are in parentheses. MODA DEA™ "Caché™": 3 (4, 5) Balls No. 2774 Rave. Crochet Hook: 8mm [US L-11]. Yarn needle. GAUGE: 10 dc = 4"; 6 rows = 4" in pat. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. Starting at neck edge, ch 48 (50, 52). Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, * ch 2, skip next ch, sc in next ch; rep from * across; turn. Row 2: Ch 3, * (dc, ch 1, dc) all in next ch-2 sp; rep from * to last sc; dc in last sc; turn. Row 3: Ch 3, dc in first dc, * 3 dc in ch-1 sp; rep from * to last st; 2 dc in top of ch-3; turn. Row 4: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next dc, * skip next dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) all in next dc, skip next dc **, dc in sp between the 3-dc groups; rep from * to last 2 sts, end at **; dc in next dc, dc in top of ch-3; turn. Row 5: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next 2 dc, * dc in ch-1 sp, dc in next 3 dc; rep from * across working last dc in top of ch-3; turn. Row 6: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next dc, * skip next dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) all in next dc, skip next dc, dc in next dc; rep from * to last st; dc in top of ch-3; turn. Rep Rows 5 and 6 three (three, four) more times. Fasten off. TIE: Ch 100. Fasten off. FINISHING-Edging: With right side facing, join yarn in any sp at back neck; ch 1, work sc evenly around entire outer edge of garment, working (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner; join with a sl st in first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Weave the tie through ch-1 sp at each corner at front neck edge. Make 2 tassels for ends of tie: Cut 14 strands of yarn 8" long. Tie 7 strands together at their center; fold strands at the tie; wrap yarn tightly around the group 1/4" down from tie. Attach to end of tie. Trim ends. (5 Bulky) MODA DEA™ "Caché™", Art. R118 (1.76 ounce/72 yard ball). If you wish to use bulky yarn. ABBREVIATIONS: ch = chain; dc = double crochet; mm = millimeters; pat = pattern; rep = repeat; sc = single crochet; sl = slip; sp = space; st(s) = stitch (es); * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated. UPC: 0-77216-06081-4 ©2006 COATS, P.O. Box 12229, Greenville, SC, 29612-0229 legal disclaimer: This site is not endorsed by Coats Moda Dea. This pattern is an original pattern by Coats, and offered as a free pamphlet.